Young and Smart Nursery

Young and Smart Nursery St. Stephens Church Hall, Cressingham Road, Lewisham, LONDON, SE13 5AG

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 16 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 A dedicated manager and enthusiastic staff team are committed to providing high quality experiences for children and their families.  Staff observe and make accurate assessments of the progress children make. They use this information well to identify any areas where children need additional support. Staff effectively implement plans to help children make the best possible progress.  Staff work closely with a range of outside services in order to provide additional support to meet the needs of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  New systems to engage parents in their children's learning are very effective. Parents feel involved and informed about their children's learning and progress.  Children enjoy freshly cooked meals that meet their dietary needs and staff talk to children about eating well to keep their bodies healthy.  The manager works effectively with staff and other agencies to build on improvements

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This provision is good

through consistent reflection on strengths and how to continually improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not always explore creative ways of providing more experiences and resources for children to use outdoors in wet weather.  Occasionally there is a lack of consistency in staff's approach to introducing letters and the sounds that they make to help children's early reading skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 explore practical ways to provide children with a range of experiences and activities to enjoy play outdoors in wet weather  review the consistency of teaching when introducing the sounds of letters to support children in their early reading.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact teaching has on children’s learning.  The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and checked relevant documentation, such as the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The highly qualified and experienced manager encourages staff to pursue their professional development. This helps to raise the quality and standards within the setting. For example, staff who attend training, such as behaviour management, share new ideas with their colleagues. Rigorous recruitment and monitoring of staff ensure their suitability. The arrangements to safeguard children are effective. All staff are qualified and the manager ensures that they refresh their knowledge, through meetings and training, on key areas such as paediatric first aid and child protection. Staff know the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. Stringent health and safety checks contribute towards minimising risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The skilled staff team provide a broad range of challenging experiences that, overall, builds on what children already know. Babies and toddlers practise their walking under the careful watchfulness of staff. Toddlers delight in feeling textures such as damp sand and water play and staff encourage their early speaking. Older children explore resources that support their creative and analytical skills. For example, children build blocks and staff encourage them to think about size, shape and design. Children have opportunities to write and learn letters using a range of media. They revise their learning each day during group activities, engaging in activities such as singing fun songs with actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff provide a warm welcome to children and parents when they arrive. This helps children to settle and develop close bonds with staff, who nurture children's feelings of being safe. For example, babies enjoy cuddles and staff teach older children safety awareness during their play and when they go on outings. Children are kind, friendly and helpful. They respond well to staff's calm approach to behaviour management, which is implemented effectively and consistently. Children learn how to play cooperatively and learn about other cultures and festivals. They develop their understanding of other cultures through activities such as food tasting and as they take on different roles in plays for parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning, including school. Babies and toddlers develop good physical skills and understanding of different textures. Older children, including children who speak English as an additional language, are fluent talkers. They learn the value of numbers and the enjoyment of reading. Children have many opportunities to use their creative skills and develop good physical skills when using tools for a purpose. Older children form special friendships as they work together on specific projects. This helps to raise their confidence and enrich their enjoyment and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342072 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1085859 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 50 Name of registered person Nkechi Pauline Ejiegbu

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Date of previous inspection 16 February 2015 Telephone number 0208 852 9887

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Young and Smart Nursery opened in 2006. It operates from community premises attached to Saint Stephen's and Saint Mark's Church, in the London Borough of Lewisham. It opens from 8am to 6pm. Nine staff work with the children. The manager holds an early year's degree. Staff members hold qualifications from level 3 to level 5 in early years and childcare.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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